Is Variegated Purple Moor Grass deer resistant?

Molinia caerulea 'Variegata'

Botanical illustration of purple moor grass — Photo by Otto Wilhelm Thomé, Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons.

Rarely damaged

Deer almost always leave this alone.

Plant typeOrnamental grass HardinessZones 4–8 LightFull sun Mature height24–48 in BloomSummer and Fall

MaintenanceLow, mostly leave it alone

About Variegated Purple Moor Grass

The cream-striped form of purple moor grass, smaller and slower than the plain species. Best in a spot where morning light can come through the blades.

Soil and care

Soil pH: 5 to 6.5
Drainage: Consistently moist
Water: Moderate
Spacing: 18 to 24 in apart
Growth rate: Slow
Maintenance: Low

Similar to Variegated Purple Moor Grass

Other ornamental grasss with the same deer rating.

Where Variegated Purple Moor Grass grows

Hardy across most of these 50 states on zone range alone. Mountain and coastal areas sit outside the ranges used here, so check your own zone before ordering.

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Common questions about Variegated Purple Moor Grass

Is Variegated Purple Moor Grass deer resistant?: Variegated Purple Moor Grass (Molinia caerulea 'Variegata') is rated Rarely Damaged on the Rutgers NJAES four-tier scale. Deer almost always leave this alone.
What hardiness zones does Variegated Purple Moor Grass grow in?: Variegated Purple Moor Grass is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8. Outside that range it will either not survive winter or will struggle with summer heat.
Does Variegated Purple Moor Grass grow in shade?: No. Variegated Purple Moor Grass wants full sun and will grow thin and flop in shade.
How big does Variegated Purple Moor Grass get?: Mature height is roughly 24–48 in. Growth rate is slow.